There are 4 ways to get from Rivas to Chontales by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Managua
best- Take the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus Regular
- Take the bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpabus Managua
6h 37m$7Drive 161.7 km
- Drive from Rivas to Juigalpacar 161.7 km
3h 21m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rivas to Juigalpataxi 161.7 km
3h 21m$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Rivas to Managuabus San José
- Take the bus from Managua to Juigalpabus Managua
7h 24m$15–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Chontales is to bus via Managua which costs $7 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas to Chontales is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas to Chontales. However, there are services departing from Rivas and arriving at Juigalpa via Mercado Huembes Sureste and Mercado Mayoreo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Rivas and Chontales is 242 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Rivas to Chontales without a car is to bus via Managua which takes 6h 37m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Rivas to Chontales, including transfers.
Rivas to Chontales bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Rivas station.
Rivas to Chontales bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Managua Mercado Huembes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Chontales is 162 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Rivas to Chontales.
There are three+ hotels available in Chontales.
What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Chontales, Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Rivas to Juigalpa via Managua Mercado Huembes, Mercado Huembes Sureste, Pista El Mayoreo, and Mercado Mayoreo in around 6h 37m.
Bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
Bus from Managua to Juigalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- +505 8600 5612
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Mercado Mayoreo to Juigalpa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- info@ticabus.com
- Website
- ticabus.com
Bus from Rivas to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://www.ticabus.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Unión de Cooperativas de Taxis del Sur
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